These photos of England’s manager hugging his wife post-World Cup loss will hit you right in the heart
There's nothing like a hug to comfort you after your team loses a World Cup match.
On Wednesday, after England lost the World Cup semi-final game to Croatia, fans, players, and team manager Gareth Southgate were completely heartbroken.
While we didn't see Southgate plop down on the field to mourn the loss like some of his players did, photographers did capture an extremely touching post-game moment he shared with his wife Alison in the stands.
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The two were seen reuniting after the game, kissing and embracing among empty seats, later joined by family members. The photographs of the emotional moment are just so damn pure — like something straight out of Friday Night Lights.
Image: Michael Zemanek/BPI/REX/Shutterstock
Image: Michael Zemanek/BPI/REX/Shutterstock
Image: Michael Zemanek/BPI/REX/Shutterstock
Image: Michael Zemanek/BPI/REX/Shutterstock
I mean, this is some Tami/Coach Taylor level support right here, so it's no surprise that people were SHOOK. Fans were quick to offer support for Southgate and share their respect for his classy handling of the loss.
This picture of Gareth Southgate hugging his wife after the match 😢 #engcro pic.twitter.com/IiiFIHt3M7
— Lucy Pavia (@LucyPavia) July 12, 2018
This is more heartbreaking than titanic https://t.co/gtgoblxGrI
— Kelvin 🦁🦁🦁 (@kelvmorgan) July 12, 2018
Jesus Christ 😭😭 my heart 💔 I'm so proud of the entire England set up, no matter how disappointed i feel about the result, these guys gave us a great summer, brought us together and gave us belief. #Thankyou #ENG https://t.co/jh4ZnOyoQ8
— King G 👑🏴 (@OfficialGavlaar) July 12, 2018
Respect to #GarethSouthgate, you did a great job, so be proud of yourself. I have so much respect for you. My heart hurts more for you, but I know #thethreelions, will come back better and stronger. #believe
— Kay Mistry (@kaymistry2) July 12, 2018
England will play Belgium in the third-place match on Saturday, so there's still a chance that Southgate and the team won't walk away totally empty-handed.
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